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California Leaders Push to Preserve ACA Subsidies Amid Crisis

10/1/2025

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California leaders urge extending the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits before Oct. 1.
Nearly 2 million Californians could lose subsidies.
Without action, 4.2 million Americans may lose health coverage; California budgets $200 million to sustain affordability amid a potential $2.5 billion federal funding loss.
Congress must pass a Continuing Resolution by Sept. 30 to fund subsidies.

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Story summary

California leaders urge extending the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits before Oct. 1.
Nearly 2 million Californians could lose subsidies.
Without action, 4.2 million Americans may lose health coverage; California budgets $200 million to sustain affordability amid a potential $2.5 billion federal funding loss.
Congress must pass a Continuing Resolution by Sept. 30 to fund subsidies.